Health Power: The OG Health Podcast & Dog-Eared Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What do you want your life's work to be? Have you ever been stuck in a job that you feel neutral or even depressed about? You may have had a feeling that you weren't fulfilling your true calling.  One question to ask yourself to get out of this rut is this: what do you want your life's work to be? Jennifer Noel Taylor, author of Love Incorporated: The Business of Do...

Send us Fan Mail The goal of the Day Off Diet is to no longer be handcuffed to a diet that causes you to pull out of your life. If you've already faltered with your New Year's resolutions, you may have deemed yourself a failure. Having that attitude will definitely not help your cause. Registered Dietitian Ashley Koff says that "as soon as you acknowledge yourself as a failure, you...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Bhupendra O. Khatri fears the essential doctor-patient relationship is in peril of being destroyed."Doctors today often depend more on computers than on their own instincts and experience in caring for patients. We are now pulled in so many different directions that it's no wonder the major complaint of patients is that their doctors do not spend enough time with the...

Send us Fan Mail What truly occurs in the depths of your unconscious mind? So many people are suffering because of a lack of a deep inner life. But, the world of dreams, intuitions, feelings, even visionary encounters can bring you wonder and great wisdom.  For over a hundred years, in psychotherapy rooms across the globe, therapists have helped their clients interact with their deeper selves. Whi...

Send us Fan Mail With all of the fad diets and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing. Have you ever jumped into a diet without really researching it? You wouldn't be alone. With all of the fads and diet "buzz words" out there, choosing one can be overwhelming and confusing. For instance, many people have jumped on the "gluten-free...

Send us Fan Mail Most (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients. Your body absorbs 60 percent of what you put on it, and that includes your deodorant or antiperspirant.  Unfortunately, most (if not all) conventional deodorants and antiperspirants contain harmful chemicals and other toxic ingredients... some of which have been lin...

Send us Fan Mail What does "getting clear" really mean?2016 is the "Year of Emergence."  What does that mean? Certified LifeLine Practitioner, Ariana Bahret, explains that ultimately it's a time when you can truly step into who you really are, as well as your purpose on this planet. It's what she calls "becoming clear," which can be accomplished through ener...

Send us Fan Mail Which smartphone apps will give you the best results? There are so many smartphone apps available these days, it can seem quite overwhelming to choose the ones that you'll actually use and benefit from.  Digital lifestyle enthusiast Kelly Wonderlin has a background in social media, marketing, and video, which has kept her up to date on the latest technology, apps, gadgets, ho...

Send us Fan Mail The very concept of "change" can subconsciously indicate you're doing something wrong. Instead, Ashley Koff, RD, suggests focusing on exchanges. Transitioning into a new year can be inspiring, but it can also be discouraging. All around you are blasts encouraging you to change: "new year, new you" is just one of the popular phrases. But, the very concept o...

Send us Fan Mail Up to 60 percent of women are not getting enough magnesium on a daily basis. With our compromised soil and the over-processing of modern-day food, research suggests that there's been a 30-90 percent reduction in magnesium intake over the past few decades. And, up to 60 percent of women are not getting enough magnesium on a daily basis. Why is magnesium so important? According...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you've fallen off the wagon or are starting to exercise for the first time, what is the best way to reach your fitness goals? Getting to the gym is one of the biggest resolutions people make in the new year. Whether you've fallen off the wagon or are starting to exercise for the first time, what is the best way to reach your fitness goals? Bedros Keuilian is the...

Send us Fan Mail Why do some people have such sensitive skin? If you suffer from chapped, cracked, dry hands, redness and flushing, or if your skin is easily irritated by chemicals or other elements in the environment, you might have been diagnosed as having sensitive skin. Those individuals with eczema are especially subject to irritation. Dr. Cheryl Lee Eberting is a board-certified dermatologis...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you use coffee as a kick-start to your day or you drink it simply because you love the taste, there are certain health detriments you'll want to consider. Whether you use coffee as a kick-start to your day or you drink it simply because you love the taste, there are certain health detriments you'll want to consider before you pour your next cup. For instance, cof...

Send us Fan Mail Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea. Winter is a great time to enjoy a nice cup of hot tea.  January is "Hot Tea Month," and Cindi Bigelow, President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins hosts Andrea and Lisa to share more about her family's business and the many health benefits of tea, including its high levels of antioxidants. Bigelow also...

Send us Fan Mail Can your body truly heal itself, even from serious diseases like MS?In 1990, Christine Albright was diagnosed with her greatest fear, multiple sclerosis. After being told that it was incurable and she would live with it the reset of her life, but “knowing” there was an answer and listening to her instincts, she began healing the MS. After four years of intense inner healing Albrig...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you're making dinner, commuting, or brushing your teeth, every moment of your life offers an opportunity to uncover happiness. Happiness is already here in this moment, just waiting to be discovered. Mindfulness expert Tzivia Gover joins Naturally Savvy hosts Andrea Donsky and Lisa Davis to offer an inspiring treasury of small, creative ways to shift your perspective...

Send us Fan Mail What does a "perfect life" look like to you? What does a "perfect life" look like to you? Did you meet the man of your dreams? Get married and have beautiful children? Land the best job in the world? Even if you've achieved everything you'd dreamed of earlier in your life, you may not be truly happy. Even worse, you might feel "trapped" in a...

Send us Fan Mail Since you can't dis-invite a difficult relative or employee to your holiday party, what can you do? The holidays bring celebrations of all kinds, from family get-togethers to office parties. Unfortunately, there always seems to be one or two people who come with a negative attitude and are intent on bringing others down with them. Instead of putting up with their behavior thi...

Send us Fan Mail Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happiest. It’s been said before that not all who wander are lost. Such a statement says a lot about how we perceive wanderers. However, revered Taoist philosopher Chuang Tzu claimed that those who wander are not only on the right path, they are also often the happies...

Send us Fan Mail How can you make sure you stay on track this holiday season? The holidays wouldn't be the holidays without yummy treats and festive feasts. Even the healthiest of healthy people would likely agree that everyone needs to indulge from time to time. The problem occurs when you partake in too many of these indulgences.  How can you make sure you stay on track this holiday season?...

Send us Fan Mail Inflammatory bowel diseases can be extremely debilitating and even deadly if not well controlled. Food Network star and chef, Sunny Anderson, has lived with ulcerative colitis (UC) for 22 years. UC is just one disease that falls into the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) category (Crohn's disease also is included). It can be extremely debilitating and even deadly if not well c...

Send us Fan Mail Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, shares three simple things that can keep you healthy and happy during the holiday season (as well as all year round).You can't live in a bubble in order to stay healthy... you wouldn't even want to, because part of optimal overall health is being mentally and socially stimulated. Registered Dietitian, Ashley Koff, believes there are act...

Send us Fan Mail The brain has its own "eye." You may think you see with your eyes, but you actually see with your brain. Belief is a powerful thing. The brain has its own "eye." You may think you see with your eyes, but you actually see with your brain. What you believe largely determines what you see and don't see, mainly because you've already predetermined where y...

Send us Fan Mail The winter months bring dryness to your skin, hair, and even nails. However, winter isn't the only culprit. The winter months bring dryness to your skin, hair, and even nails. Your lips get chapped, your hands might crack and feel raw, and your nails may become brittle and break more easily.  However, winter isn't the only culprit. As you age, certain compounds in your b...

Send us Fan Mail "Festive food is always fattening." -Carol AltThe holidays present an opportunity to over-indulge. Holiday parties are a big part of the problem. As Carol Alt puts it, "Festive food is always fattening." Carol suggests eating a snack or small meal before heading out to the party, even something small like raw cheese and flaxseed crackers can give you that &quot...